Nancy S. Thompson

WILKES-BARRE-Nancy S. Thompson, 70, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Monday morning, June 17, 2013 in Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Santa Monica, CA on July 4, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Jeanne Melendez. Prior to retiring in 2011, she was employed by CEO for 30 years in the Accounting/Fiscal Department. Nancy volunteered her time with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Bank and Feed A Friend. She was involved with the Wilkes-Barre Cosmo’s Soccer League for 10 years. She was also involved with the Coal Street Little League. She enjoyed making crafts and attending craft shows. She loved going to flea markets, the movies and camping. She was preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Julianna Basso; her brother, Chris and sister, Midge. Nancy is survived by her son, David Hall and his wife, Sharlene of Fernley, NV; daughters Tammy Hall of Buena Park, CA; Karen Downs and her husband Jay of Dallas; Melissa Basso and her husband, Christopher of Mountain Top; Mary Thompson of Wilkes-Barre; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren including her best buddy, Noah, who resided with her; sister Carol Barnes of Valley Center, CA; several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Memorial donations may be made to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Bank, 165 Amber Lane, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.